Male Betta Plakat

Koi Betta Plakat

Koi Plakat Betta -Male Siamese

£23.99

The male Koi Plakat Betta is an absolute masterpiece of the aquarium world, offering all the stunning beauty of a traditional Japanese pond koi in a perfectly pint-sized package!

Each of these brilliant fish is completely unique, boasting a spectacular, marbled patchwork of reds, blacks, whites, yellows, and oranges—no two are ever exactly alike.

Because they are a 'Plakat' variety, they sport shorter, neater fins rather than heavy, trailing tails, making them incredibly zippy, energetic swimmers who love to patrol every inch of their home.

They are famously feisty and intelligent little characters who will quickly learn to beg for food whenever you walk past.

Best of all, thanks to a special 'marble' gene, your Koi Betta's colours can actually shift and change as they age, meaning watching them grow is a constantly unfolding surprise!

Caring for a Koi Plakat is a wonderfully rewarding experience, and their short fins actually make them a bit hardier and easier to keep than their long-finned cousins.

They thrive in a warm, gently filtered aquarium of no less than 30litres, ideally packed with plenty of real or soft silk plants to explore and rest on.

Because these athletic little guys are surprisingly strong swimmers and excellent jumpers, a tight-fitting lid on your tank is an absolute must!

When it comes to dinnertime, they are strict carnivores who will eagerly gobble up high-quality betta pellets, along with tasty frozen treats like bloodworms and daphnia to keep their spectacular colours looking vibrant.

If you're looking for a pet with a massive personality and ever-changing beauty, pop into Pet Aqua—Simon and the team would love to help you pick out your perfect Koi Betta.

The male Koi Plakat Betta is an absolute masterpiece of the aquarium world, offering all the stunning beauty of a traditional Japanese pond koi in a perfectly pint-sized package!

Each of these brilliant fish is completely unique, boasting a spectacular, marbled patchwork of reds, blacks, whites, yellows, and oranges—no two are ever exactly alike.

Because they are a 'Plakat' variety, they sport shorter, neater fins rather than heavy, trailing tails, making them incredibly zippy, energetic swimmers who love to patrol every inch of their home.

They are famously feisty and intelligent little characters who will quickly learn to beg for food whenever you walk past.

Best of all, thanks to a special 'marble' gene, your Koi Betta's colours can actually shift and change as they age, meaning watching them grow is a constantly unfolding surprise!

Caring for a Koi Plakat is a wonderfully rewarding experience, and their short fins actually make them a bit hardier and easier to keep than their long-finned cousins.

They thrive in a warm, gently filtered aquarium of no less than 30litres, ideally packed with plenty of real or soft silk plants to explore and rest on.

Because these athletic little guys are surprisingly strong swimmers and excellent jumpers, a tight-fitting lid on your tank is an absolute must!

When it comes to dinnertime, they are strict carnivores who will eagerly gobble up high-quality betta pellets, along with tasty frozen treats like bloodworms and daphnia to keep their spectacular colours looking vibrant.

If you're looking for a pet with a massive personality and ever-changing beauty, pop into Pet Aqua—Simon and the team would love to help you pick out your perfect Koi Betta.

Male Koi Plakat Betta - Betta splendens

Scientific Name: Betta splendens

Common Name: Koi Plakat Betta, Marble Plakat

Family: Osphronemidae

Origin: Southeast Asia (specifically the Mekong basin); the striking "Koi" coloration (driven by the marble gene) and the traditional "Plakat" (short-finned) body shape are the results of dedicated selective breeding within the aquarium trade

Size: Up to 2.5 to 3 inches (6.5-7.5 cm)

Lifespan: 3-5 years

Diet: Carnivorous; they require a protein-rich diet consisting of high-quality betta pellets, supplemented with live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia to maintain their vibrant colors

Temperament: Highly territorial and aggressive; their shorter fins grant them greater speed and agility compared to long-finned varieties, making them active and assertive swimmers

Water Parameters: Temperature: 78-82°F (25-28°C) pH: 6.5-7.5 Hardness: 5-20 dGH

Tank Size: Minimum 30 Litres

Compatibility: Best kept as a solitary centerpiece fish; in larger setups, they can coexist with peaceful, short-finned bottom dwellers like corydoras or snails, but one must strictly avoid other labyrinth fish, fin-nippers, or brightly colored tank mates that might trigger their aggressive